prodelin 3.8M User Manual

4096-535
Revision J
May 13, 2002
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
3.8M C-BAND Rx/Tx
ANTENNA SYSTEM
PRODELIN CORPORATION
1500 Prodelin Drive
Newton NC 28658

prodelin 3.8M Specifications

General

Antenna Size	3.8 meters
Diameter	3.8 meters
Polarization	Linear or Circular
Material	Aluminum
Wind Survival	200 km/h (125 mph)

Summary

Mast and Foundation Installation

In-Ground Mast Mounting

Pedestal Foundation Installation

Reflector and Support Assembly

Az/El Positioner Installation Steps

Steps for lifting and securing the Az/El positioner assembly to the pedestal.

Reflector Quadrant Orientation Options

Reflector Support Frame Assembly

Feed System Assembly and Attachment

Feed Support Installation Details

Cross-Polarized and Co-Polarized Feed Types

Details on cross-polarization and co-polarization feed assemblies and their installation.

Circular Polarized Feed Installation (1.09 VAR)

Instructions for installing the 1.09 VAR circular polarized feed assembly.

Circular Polarized Feed Installation (1.3 VAR)

Instructions for installing the 1.3 VAR circular polarized feed assembly.

LNB/LNA Connection Procedure

Steps for attaching the LNB/LNA to the OMT.

Antenna Pointing and Satellite Alignment

Initial Antenna Alignment Procedure

Detailed steps for setting elevation, azimuth, and polarization.